The dev.a Fully Automated Desk Top Film Processor
The Dev.a Film Processor is a compact, fully automated, and customisable desktop film processor suitable for small lab use or labs looking to extend their offering with B&W, C41, and E6 processing. The Dev.a features 6 chemistry tanks, a 7-inch touchscreen, and a recirculating water bath, accommodating film from 35mm up to 8x10 sheet film.
So, who is the Dev.a best for?
- Film labs that want to introduce colour and/or black and white processing.
- Film labs that are currently outsourcing colour and/or black and white processing.
- Film labs looking to expand their capacity.
- Film labs with a small footprint, looking for a compact desktop film processing solution.
- Film labs looking to reduce high-entry costs.
What are some key highlights of the Dev.a?
- Easy to set up, no installation team required. Simply connect to the mains and water, and you’re set to go!
- The screen tilts up and down.
- No pre-sets available, meaning you can customise film processes to your lab – save up to 100 processes with up to 30 steps each.
- A user interface that is very easy to navigate and features step-by-step guides throughout.
- Compatible with both Jobo and Patterson film reels.
- Able to recycle chemistry at the end of each process/day, meaning less waste.
- Comes with a 1-year warranty.
- Able to set up auto start for temperature-controlled processes.
How to fill the Dev.a water bath:
- Automatically: Connecting the machine to a water source.
- Manually: Pouring water into the bath from a jug.
*Please note that the Dev.a does not come with a processing tank, this will need to be purchased separately.
Want to learn more about the Dev.a? Speak to one of our in-house analogue specialists.
| Tank size | Required chemistry | 35mm | 120 | 4×5 | 5×7 | 8×10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large | 1L | 6 | 3-6 * | 4 | - | 1 |
* The double 120 capacity refers to Jobo 1500 reels, with them it's possible to load two 120 rolls on the same reel without the risk of overlaps using the red tab.
Specifications
- Width
- 60cm
- Weight
- 19.5kg
- Film Format
- 135/35mm, 120, 4x5in, 8x10in
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Specifications
- Width
- 60cm
- Weight
- 19.5kg
- Film Format
- 135/35mm, 120, 4x5in, 8x10in
| Tank size | Required chemistry | 35mm | 120 | 4×5 | 5×7 | 8×10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large | 1L | 6 | 3-6 * | 4 | - | 1 |
* The double 120 capacity refers to Jobo 1500 reels, with them it's possible to load two 120 rolls on the same reel without the risk of overlaps using the red tab.
Shop Dev.a Essentials:
The dev.a Fully Automated Desk Top Film Processor
The Dev.a Film Processor is a compact, fully automated, and customisable desktop film processor suitable for small lab use or labs looking to extend their offering with B&W, C41, and E6 processing. The Dev.a features 6 chemistry tanks, a 7-inch touchscreen, and a recirculating water bath, accommodating film from 35mm up to 8x10 sheet film.
So, who is the Dev.a best for?
- Film labs that want to introduce colour and/or black and white processing.
- Film labs that are currently outsourcing colour and/or black and white processing.
- Film labs looking to expand their capacity.
- Film labs with a small footprint, looking for a compact desktop film processing solution.
- Film labs looking to reduce high-entry costs.
What are some key highlights of the Dev.a?
- Easy to set up, no installation team required. Simply connect to the mains and water, and you’re set to go!
- The screen tilts up and down.
- No pre-sets available, meaning you can customise film processes to your lab – save up to 100 processes with up to 30 steps each.
- A user interface that is very easy to navigate and features step-by-step guides throughout.
- Compatible with both Jobo and Patterson film reels.
- Able to recycle chemistry at the end of each process/day, meaning less waste.
- Comes with a 1-year warranty.
- Able to set up auto start for temperature-controlled processes.
How to fill the Dev.a water bath:
- Automatically: Connecting the machine to a water source.
- Manually: Pouring water into the bath from a jug.
*Please note that the Dev.a does not come with a processing tank, this will need to be purchased separately.
Want to learn more about the Dev.a? Speak to one of our in-house analogue specialists.

